Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7171
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · Legislature
01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 23, 2026 · Legislature
01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations